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Welcome to my website. Here you will find what I'm up to, about my publications, training, coproduction and what my values are.

My day job is Practice Development Nurse for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. Its a role that I love and get a lot of satisfaction from. This site is my hobby and I try my best not to cross the two roles. Although their paths may cross when I am promoting one thing that benefits both - for example a free publication.

You may find some typos, spelling mistakes or a word missing that changes the context of a sentence. You see I've had a stroke and will always have hemianopia, so please cut me some slack. I do this website in my own time. Hope you enjoy the site!

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stevose31

Dec 18, 2020
1 min

Fatima Malik’s BBC interview regarding COVID-19 and people with learning disabilities

I met Fatima at a Share Community in Clapham self-advocate meeting. Matthew and I were there to interview the group about what lessons...

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Treatment resistant rapid cycling bi-polar disorder and people with learning disabilities

stevose31

Dec 16, 2020
5 min

Treatment resistant rapid cycling bi-polar disorder and people with learning disabilities

You have probably heard of bipolar disorder and have some understanding of what it is. I was quite shocked when I looked up some...

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Peter & friends experience of COVID-19 - an interview with Matthew Roberts

stevose31

Dec 8, 2020
1 min

Peter & friends experience of COVID-19 - an interview with Matthew Roberts

Matthew was interviewed by the British Journal of Occupational Therapy about the new publication ‘Peter and friends experience of...

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We salute our wonderful support workers on the 23rd November 2020!

stevose31

Nov 23, 2020
3 min

We salute our wonderful support workers on the 23rd November 2020!

Monday 23rd November 2020 is 'National Support Workers Day!' and we salute everyone of you. There are approximately 1.8 million support...

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stevose31

Nov 19, 2020
1 min

Covid-19 Steve visits the helpful GP!

This is a short video from the launch of 'Peter and friends experience of covid-19: for people with intellectual or learning disabilities...

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Learning Disability Practice report ‘Peter and friends experience of COVID-19’ #LearningDisabilities

stevose31

Nov 16, 2020
1 min

Learning Disability Practice report ‘Peter and friends experience of COVID-19’ #LearningDisabilities

Thanks to Chris Walker, editor of ‘Learning Disability Practice’. I’ve published in it many times and will continue. It’s a great...

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'No sex thank you, we're British' the ongoing story of people with learning disabilities........

stevose31

Nov 11, 2020
4 min

'No sex thank you, we're British' the ongoing story of people with learning disabilities........

Do people with learning disabilities who live independently have the capacity to decide to share a bedroom on holiday? Is it 1989 or 2020?

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#ChooseOT - thank you Matt and Tammy as you are superstars in my eyes!

stevose31

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

#ChooseOT - thank you Matt and Tammy as you are superstars in my eyes!

Well #OTweek2020 has ended. I just wanted to review a couple of things we did. Here is a description of what an #OT does: Occupational...

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My filter and the wonderful Occupational Therapists at Atlas House! #ChooseOT

stevose31

Nov 5, 2020
4 min

My filter and the wonderful Occupational Therapists at Atlas House! #ChooseOT

My Filters Not everyone knows about filters. I don't mean the device for removing impurities from a liquid, so that a clean and efficient...

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Nursing Times report on 'Peter and friends experience of covid-19'

stevose31

Nov 3, 2020
1 min

Nursing Times report on 'Peter and friends experience of covid-19'

I had the privilege of working the lovely Gemma from the Nursing Times. Heres her news report on our new publication. BJOT, BILD and...

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Common misunderstanding of the Mental Capacity Act

stevose31

Oct 9, 2020
4 min

Common misunderstanding of the Mental Capacity Act

We are publishing a new book and a process that normally takes two years – we have done it in six months. The book is about covid-19 and...

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stevose31

Oct 8, 2020
1 min

Robert's story of covid-19

I have felt isolated and and also a bit anxious at some times over this period off due to covid-19 but with the help from my friends who...

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stevose31

Oct 2, 2020
4 min

It's happening again.......

This is a difficult blog for me to write. Everyone I have spoke to (other than at work) know people who have had covid-19 but no one has...

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Some snippets from our book "Peter & friends experience of covid-19'

stevose31

Sep 13, 2020
2 min

Some snippets from our book "Peter & friends experience of covid-19'

Here's a selection of stories from our new book that comes out on the 29th October. We firstly presented to the staff at Atlas House on...

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29th October - Official launch of 'Peter and friends experience of covid-19'

stevose31

Aug 30, 2020
3 min

29th October - Official launch of 'Peter and friends experience of covid-19'

We are pleased to announce the launch of the forthcoming publication: 'Peter and friends experience of covid-19: for people with...

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stevose31

Aug 24, 2020
2 min

Janice's story - always stay positive!

This is what happened when Janice met Matthew and Steve on a windy day in Cardiff or as Janice says 'Caerdydd'! A full version of...

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Moving on! A case study demonstrating the use of the Mental Capacity Act

stevose31

Aug 23, 2020
7 min

Moving on! A case study demonstrating the use of the Mental Capacity Act

There are times in our lives when we have to make important decisions and shape our future pathway through life. Choosing your first home...

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stevose31

Jul 31, 2020
1 min

Pete talks about lessons learnt of covid-19

Peter discusses how people with learning disabilities should be supported if there is a second wave of covid-19.

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The A-Team meet the Super Stars of Lewisham Speaking Up!

stevose31

Jul 29, 2020
1 min

The A-Team meet the Super Stars of Lewisham Speaking Up!

Yesterday Matthew and I had the privilege of meeting up with the 'Super Stars of' Lewisham Speaking Up! The meeting was held via Zoom....

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stevose31

Jul 4, 2020
1 min

Mental Capacity Act (2005)

A presentation about the implications of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), with a focus on assessing capacity.

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